Founded in 1982, Barry County Transit has grown into a vital part of the community, now serving over 120,000 riders annually.
We are dedicated to providing safe, reliable public transportation across Barry County and continually seek ways to enhance accessibility through innovative technologies. Our mission is to connect you with freedom and independence, ensuring that transportation is never a barrier to where you need to go.
2025 Innovative Transit Project: Recognizes projects that improve transit access, safety, efficiency, sustainability, and ridership, and serve as models for other providers.
- Barry County Transit Lighthouse Academy Route: This project aimed to expand transit access to underserved students at Lighthouse Academy. It utilized existing resources to implement the service cost-effectively, resulting in significant community impact and increased revenue.
As describe by the assistance superintendent of Lighthouse Academy, “Ms. Basset and the Barry County Transit staff played a major role in the Lighthouse Academy opening a school in the Barry County area to serve and support expelled and court ordered youth who otherwise would not have an option to revive much needed face to face learning opportunities.”
New Transit Director Announced
Upon announcement of the retirement of Transit Director Bill Voight, the Barry County Transit Board appointed Operations Supervisor Mary Bassett as his successor. Having played a key role in running the Operations Unit, Mary was already a familiar face to many of our riders, known for her dedication and commitment to service. She assumed acting director duties on November 3rd and officially stepped into the role of Transit Director on January 3rd, 2024.
In 2016, under the leadership of Director Bill Voight, Barry County Transit was honored with the Outstanding Public Transportation Service Award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This prestigious recognition highlighted the transit system’s dedication to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for the community. Through innovation and a commitment to excellence, Barry County Transit demonstrated its vital role in enhancing mobility for residents, earning well-deserved recognition on a national level.
